We have published an interview video titled "Ehime University's Malaria Research: Cutting-Edge Initiatives" featuring Prof. Eizo Takashima, Ehime University, who participated as a speaker at the GHIT R&D Forum 2024 held in December 2024.

In the interview, Prof. Takashima discusses the current state and challenges of his diverse research activities, including the development of malaria vaccines and diagnostic tools. He highlights the difficulties associated with producing malaria proteins and introduces new approaches utilizing Ehime University's unique wheat germ cell-free technology.

Prof. Takashima also reflects on over ten years of collaboration with the GHIT Fund, emphasizing GHIT’s strength in fostering close partnerships between Japanese and global researchers. He further shares insights into the advantages of Ehime University's distinctive research environment and the strengths of Japanese academia.

Please watch the interview video here.